Question

Distinguish between Aerobic and Anaerobic respiration? (Please give correct answer). ​

Answer 1

Aerobic respiration is a fixed metabolic reaction that takes place in the presence of oxygen, going on in a cellular to transform chemical energy into ATPs. Anaerobic respiration is a process of cellular respiration in which the excessive energy electron acceptor is neither oxygen nor pyruvate derivatives.

Answer 2

There are two types of Respiration:

Aerobic Respiration — Takes place in the presence of oxygen.

Anaerobic Respiration –Takes place in the absence of oxygen

Aerobic Respiration Anaerobic Respiration

Oxygen is present when this form of respiration takes place. Oxygen is absent when this form of respiration takes place.

Gases are exchanged in this form of respiration. Gases are not exchanged in this form of respiration.

It can be found in the cytoplasm and the mitochondria. It can be found only in the cytoplasm.

Glucose breaks down into carbon dioxide and water. Glucose breaks down into ethyl alcohol, carbon dioxide and energy.

All higher organisms such as mammals have this type of respiration. Lower organisms such as bacteria and yeast use this type. In other organisms, it occurs during heavy activities